We hope you have a wonderful time in our campervan!
But we are also aware that there is a lot to remember if you haven't used a campervan before, so hopefully the information in this mini-site will be a useful reference for you.
In any case, should you have any questions or concerns, please call us on 07792 181875 and we'll be happy to help.
The Rental Process
1.
Day One
On the first day of hire the van will be ready for collection from 10am.
Upon your arrival we will introduce the van, walk you through how everything works, complete a pre-rental checklist and hand over the keys to the van with a full tank of fuel.
2.
Your holiday
Enjoy yourself!
If you have any questions on how anything in the van works please give us a call on 07792 181875.
3.
Final Day
On your final day, please return the van to us clean and tidy, with a full tank of fuel by 5pm.
We will check everything over with you, answer any questions and complete a post-hire checklist to formally end your rental.
'How to' videos
Introduction to the VW California campervan
Raising & lowering the pop-up roof
Turning the front seats
Note: door open!
How to use the wind-out awning
RULES OF THE ROAD
We want you to have a great time, but there are important things we need you to remember...
Fuel
This van runs on diesel!
Opening/closing the roof
Always open a window/door, and remove anything (such as bedding) from the roof first.
Height
With the roof bars, the van is just over 2m tall - you will only fit under height barriers 2.1m and above, possibly more if you have stuff on the roof.
Turning the seats around
Always do this with the door open - if you don't you will damage both the door and the seat!
Take Care
Whilst we want you to enjoy your time in the van, please remember this is not a fleet vehicle, but our own family campervan. Please treat it as part of the family!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my hire measured in days or nights?
Each hire is measured in days - as the van requires insurance for you to drive it - as opposed to nights (as with a hotel). So, to book a weekend break from Fri-Sun, you would need to book for three days to ensure you are covered to drive the van from the Friday to the Sunday.
How do I add another driver to the insurance?
When you make a booking, Camplify will ask for your driving licence information so you can be added to their Flex insurance. You can also add another driver free of charge and the following link describes this process: https://help.camplify.com/uk-es-help-centre/how-do-i-add-an-additional-driver
Where can I leave my car?
We have space on our driveway for you to leave your car for the duration of your trip.
Do I need electric hook-up at a campsite?
Not necessarily. The van has leisure batteries that power the fridge, internal lighting and rear phone charger sockets which last about 4-5 days without any hookup. If you were to run the engine or drive then this would then recharge the batteries, as would connecting to an electric hook-up at a campsite.
There is also a 3-pin plug socket in the van but the leisure batteries aren't powerful enough to run it, so this requires an electric hook-up for it to operate.
Generally, our advice is for shorter trips electric hook-up is not necessary, but for longer trips (especially if you are staying in one place) it can be helpful to have it available.
Optional Extras
We have some optional extras you can add to your van hire experience to make your trip even more special. Please feel free to contact us via the Camplify messaging system if you have any questions....
Glawning
The Glawning - the glamorous awning - is a luxury 4m bell tent with a 'drive-away awning' meaning you can connect to the van as an extra room during the evening and disconnect during the day whilst you explore in the van, leaving the tent on site.
Able to be put up in 10 minutes (although it took us a bit longer our first time!) you can use the glawning as an extra bedroom, a lounge, or as somewhere to keep all your extra 'stuff' during your trip. It's a lovely space and adds that extra bit of glamour to your camping experience.
Listed in the optional extras section as awning when you complete your booking request.
Portable BBQ
Also available in the additional extras section is a Thor portable BBQ, gas and BBQ tools. This table top BBQ can be used on the outdoor picnic table provided with the van and is a neat, yet powerful, cast iron BBQ that includes it's own chopping board as a lid.
Luxury Hampers
We have put together a luxury hamper containing cocktail glasses, ingredients. snacks, and a picnic rug that can be selected as Van package in the Optional extras on offer. Currently available are Strawberry Daiquiri or Peach Bellini; with spirits, mixers, fruit and cocktail glasses and straws for each. Also included are a range of snacks such as olives, breadsticks, kettle crisps or nuts. We're also planning a Prosecco bundle too, but if anything takes your fancy please drop us a line and we can create a custom bundle for you! Please check out the photos for an idea of what we can offer.
Bikes
We have a range of bikes available to hire for £6 per day. Sized either small, medium or large these bikes can fit onto the bike rack included with Bodhi for touring your destination. Helmets and locks are also provided.
If you would like to include bike hire with your booking, please send us a message to discuss your needs and we'll add to the booking (not available in the Optional extra section currently).
Resources
The following documentation is an electronic copy of the documentation in the van handbook, found in the pocket under the glove compartment.
User
Manual
LPG Gas Safety Certificate
Customer photos
